Beach Houses in Scotland

Scotland is packed with beauty, history and adventure and there are so many reasons to come away and experience a magnificent holiday in Scotland! Mainland Scotland boasts nearly 2000 km of breathtaking coastline nestled against lush rolling countryside. You can enjoy bustling cosmopolitan urban playgrounds and culture hubs like Edinburgh, soaring, remote ice capped mountain peaks, heritage villages where times seems to have stood still, gleaming lochs, ancient mysterious castles and wild stretches of lonely, amethyst hued, heather clad moorland plus incredible wildlife sightings, hiking and scenic drives!

These charming beach houses are dotted about strategically on Scotland's east and west coast as well as near Loch Lomond National Park and on the Isle of Mull and Isle of Skye. Browse an upmarket selection of beach house accommodation options with fully equipped, spacious, refurbished interiors with stylish decor and superb access to local beaches. Many of the lovely beach houses in the area are under 1 km from the beach. Most of the beach houses on offer feature a pleasant garden or an outdoor terrace for relaxing with a sublime view. Find your perfect beach house for a family or friends getaway whether you are 2, 4, 6, 8 or even as many as 10 guests!

Whether you want to explore the unrivalled raw beauty of the Isle of Skye or head out on an epic peninsula trip you will find hours of adventure on the open road that will thrill and delight! The 830 km North Coast 500 is your premier route for looping around the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish highlands from lovely Inverness. Explore the magic of the Isle of Skye of the 498 km Fort William Loop Drive with plenty of opportunities for stopping for a walk in the wild hiking country of the Cuillin Hills as well as making the most of the island´s happening food scene! On the West Coast you can drive from Glasgow to Fort William via the breathtaking scenery of Loch Lomond National Park taking in the surreal beauty of Glencoe and the soaring majesty of Mount Ben Nevis!

Scotland is a paradise destination for hikers of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a seasoned walker on the lookout for an iconic long distance route like the fabled 155 km West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William that showcases the shimmering lochs and grandeur of Loch Lomond National Park or prefer quiet woodland waterfall walks, there is something for everyone! Scotland boasts some of the most dramatic, awe inspiring landscapes on the planet making it a world renowned destination for hikers and mountaineers looking for outdoor adventure and exhilaration. There are hundreds of walks that include stunning routes through lush nature reserves replete with wildlife sightings and gorgeous coastal routes along an extensive network of well marked trails!

Beautiful Speyside is one of five whisky regions in Scotland and boasts more than half of Scotland's whisky distilleries! This self paced close encounter with the ancient art of whisky production begins at the Glenlivet distillery in Banffshire with a stop at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown followed by Glen Grant and Strathisla in Keith and Glen Moray in beautiful Elgin, Benromach distillery plus a fascinating peek at the historical Dallas Dhu distillery! Enjoy guided tours and world class tasting sessions at seven world renowned distilleries on this tour!

This architecturally magnificent castle just an hour west of Edinburgh is one of the largest, most impressive and most historically significant fortresses in Scotland. Here you can step back in time to the sumptuous, extravagant world of Scotland’s royalty in the 1500’s in the Royal Palace. Admire the incredible Banqueting Hall, the exquisite Royal Chapel and marvel at the bustling scene of daily life in the Great Kitchens amongst other splendid attractions. This is the ultimate history day out for families!

Head to stunning Loch Lomond National Park where you can enjoy an unforgettable quintessential Scottish highlands wilderness adventure making this the perfect destination for a fabulous day trip or multi day getaway. Get close to amazing birds of prey such as owls and golden eagles at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre that offers exhilarating falconry activities. There are dozens of spectacular hiking trails in the area to choose from. Try a wonderful Loch Lomond pony trekking adventure for a truly unique experience or embark on a splendid boat tour of the Loch with one of the local tour operators!

Discover one of the finest mountain adventures in the southern Scottish highlands replete with jagged peaks, rocky ridges and absolutely breathtaking views! Ben Cruachan towers a majestic 1126 metres above the valley floor. The ascent takes about 3 hours and you will pass through a steep wooded path, walk along the Cruachan Reservoir and tackle a dramatic bouldered approach before the final easy stretch to the summit where you will be rewarded with absolutely gorgeous views!

Hop on a ferry from Kilchoan for a day out to remember at one of Scotland's most beautiful port towns where you are greeted by gorgeous, cheerful, colourfully painted harbour front buildings nestled in a lovely sheltered bay! Be sure to spend some time exploring the Mull Museum that is packed with interesting facts about the history of the area! Enjoy browsing an eclectic mix of upmarket art and craft shops and stop at one of the excellent eateries in town before contemplating an exciting whale watching adventure with regular tours leaving from the harbour!

Visit the jewel in the Crown of the beautiful village of Lochawe where you can find one of the most unique architectural wonders in Scotland. This remarkable, eccentric church building designed and built by Douglas Campbell uniquely showcases almost every style of church architecture you can imagine! Here you can admire a Norman doorway, Gothic flying buttresses, a Celtic cross, a Saxton tower and even a stone circle and marvel at a sublime lochside setting!

Why not have a fabulous day out exploring Inverness, nestled along the sparkling River Ness. Here you can admire magnificent, historic buildings along the river, visit the beautiful 19th century Inverness Cathedral and gaze out over the panorama of the town from The Castle Viewpoint. Visit the Inverness Museum for exquisite artwork, browse the Victorian market for artisan chocolate and everything you can imagine including kilts before stopping for a plate of traditional haggis in a quaint pub!